Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. The post 3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Another great item to buy used is your car.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Go Frugal' My grandson gets to play various instruments in his 3 rd grade music class, without having to purchase them. Find A Used Instrument. Pawn shops – there are even some that specialize in musical instruments.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

If you’re not careful, decor costs – even frugal DIY projects – can really get away from you. Just find a cute printable, pop it in a cheap frame (check Goodwill, garage sales, your attic, etc. I just love the feel of Fall, and I always get excited to get the house feeling cozy! and spray paint the frame to match!),

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

We’re fairly frugal and try to limit our expenditures. I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale. My husband and I aren’t constant consumers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Go Frugal Go Green' So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. They’re very durable.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Back to School Frugal save money' You may be able to find items for as low as a quarter. This site uses affiliate links.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day… Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift… Go Frugal' Winter clothes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. 5 Products That You Should Avoid Using How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch Are You Daring Enough to Use Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene… The Greener Option That Saves You Money: Paper Towels vs.… 5 Things to Cut Back On to Reduce Your Environmental… Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Go Frugal Go Green' I grew up with this, in theory and in practice. Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy.

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Aim for Neutral Items. Whenever possible, try to focus on neutrals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Go Frugal Go Green' All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions? Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? The Spectrum Group.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Hold a garage sale together. Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive! Go Frugal' These are just a few of many other types of productions you could do together.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. The best place to find used canning accessories cheaply is eBay , although sometimes you can get lucky and spot some items at garage sales , too.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Frugal excercise new year save money' Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch. equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

You can find the marketplace by clicking on the Buy/Sell tab at the top of the page, or by clicking on “Marketplace” under the “Frugal Living” tab. Think of Ubokia as being an online garage sale where you are encouraged to share exactly what it is you are looking for. You can now buy, sell, trade, and share, with fellow fans !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. Go Frugal' We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. Have you made centerpieces? What was your experience?

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. You may be able to find items for as low as a quarter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around. I’ve got a lot of things that need fixing! When did we become a throwaway society? Do you enjoy making old things new again?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Just find a cute printable, pop it in a cheap frame (check Goodwill, garage sales, your attic, etc. What I especially love about it is that it can be a very inexpensive way to decorate your home for the seasons! and spray paint the frame to match!), maybe add a little embellishment, and voila! Cheap home decor!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! These ways to repurpose picture frames are fun, frugal, and purposeful! Frugal diy frugal living' 10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Secondhand products are often just as effective and as attractive as brand new items. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! I bought out a lady at a garage sale long ago, made several dresses, shirts, shorts and cover ups out of some of the material and still have a gob left over. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. By embracing your personal style and preferences, it is definitely possible to add life and save energy in any apartment – especially yours. Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Frugal diy home decor home improvement' It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. But there is good news. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. These make nice gifts too. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture. The woodwork doesn’t need to match exactly, instead choose pieces based on price and function.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Frugal Confessions : A Great Site to Sign up for Email Offers – Learn about this great tool to hone your frugal skills like I do! The Frugal Toad: Finance for Dummies – BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey – If you are having difficulty paying your mortgage there are options available to avoid facing foreclosure.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. This is a list of quality games that are sure to provide hours and hours of family fun!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

I randomly mentioned my difficulty to a friend and she just so happened to have a few that she wasn’t able to sell at a garage sale and was going to give them away. Even though pool noodles are very cheap, I had a very hard time finding them in November! Talk about perfect timing!

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza.

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